Tazact 4.5gm Injection is a combination antibiotic that combines piperacillin and tazobactam. While tazobactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that helps prevent bacterial resistance by blocking enzymes that might deactivate medicines, piperacillin is a broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic that is effective against a variety of bacteria. 

Brand Name: Tazact

Composition: Piperacillin , Tazobactum

Mechanism of Action:

Causes bacterial cell lysis and death by preventing the formation of their cell walls. It works well against a variety of bacteria, including Gram-positive and Gram-negative. Broadens the range of action of piperacillin by shielding it from breakdown by beta-lactamases generated by certain bacteria.

Uses:

• Infections within the abdomen
• Skin and Soft Tissue illnesses
• Pneumonia
• Urinary Tract Infections

Side effects:

·         Nausea

·         Vomiting

·         Diarrhea

·         Rash

·         Elevated liver enzymes

·         Thrombocytopenia

·         Injection site reactions

Dosage and Administration:

Given intravenously by injection or infusion. The clinical state and therapeutic response determine the precise regimen and duration. The kind and severity of the infection determine the precise dose. Adults typically get intravenous doses of 2.25 g to 4.5 g every 6 to 8 hours.

Safety Advise:

Kidney  

Tazact 4.5gm in individuals with renal illness, injection should be used cautiously. It could be necessary to alter the Tazact 4.5gm Injection's dosage. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider. 

Liver  

Monitor liver function tests, hepatotoxicity has been reported. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider. 

Pregnancy  

The 4.5g injection of Tazact is harmful to the fetus. If you are pregnant, let your doctor know before beginning the treatment. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider. 

Breast Feeding  

A baby may receive a 4.5g injection of Tazact through breast milk. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider. 

Driving  

Whether Tazact 4.5gm Injection affects driving abilities is unknown. If you have any symptoms that impair your focus or reaction time, do not operate a motor vehicle.  Kindly speak with your healthcare provider. 

Storage:  

Keep out of direct sunlight and moisture; store at room temperature. Solutions that have been reconstituted should be used right away or kept in the fridge for brief periods of time.

How to use this medication?

The injection of piperacillin and tazobactam is supplied as a powder that needs to be combined and injected intravenously, typically every six hours (or every eight hours for children nine months of age and up).

Your doctor will suggest when to transition to an oral antibiotic, as the length of therapy varies depending on your health and the kind of illness. Your doctor will give you advice on how to take this medication at home or in a hospital.

Within a few days, you should start to feel better. If not, or if your symptoms increase, get in touch with your doctor.

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